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Dougerty Family History

Dougerty Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Dougherty, Doughty, Doherty, Gogerty, Douget, Docherty, Daugherty

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Where is the Dougerty family from?

You can see how Dougerty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dougerty family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dougerty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Dougerty families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dougerty's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Dougerty families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dougerty surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dougerty ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Trouser Machinist was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dougerty. 100% of Dougerty women worked as a Trouser Machinist.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Trouser Machinist
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dougerty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dougerty census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 96 immigration records available for the last name Dougerty. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 193 military records available for the last name Dougerty. For the veterans among your Dougerty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dougerty lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Dougerty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Dougerty in 1966 was 90, and 58 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dougerty

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dougerty ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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